151 flights rescheduled, cancelled in Chiang Mai for Loy Krathong

66 domestic flights and 30 international flights will be cancelled, and 44 domestic and 14 international flights rescheduled.

Where to celebrate Loy Krathong in Bangkok

Here are some of the places you can celebrate and fully enjoy Loy Krathong.

Do you have what it takes to be an ABS-CBN correspondent in Thailand? Apply now!

ABS-CBN is look for Filipino correspondents in Thailand. If you have a background in news (broadcast) and willing to be trained, you can send a 45-second video resume to eesevidal@abs-cbn.com or balitangglobalapac@gmail.com.

Crossing Borders and Making Friends | A MarVentures Personal Perspective

Many of us have done this. Some are more veteran than others. Recently, I had to do a border run to Vientiane, Laos for a tourist visa. The long drive is sometimes dreaded for many. It doesn’t help if you don’t get a good seat in the van. If you prefer, I have met some […]

OWWA to give 3,000 pesos for OFW families affected by earthquake

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) said it is ready to provide cash assistance to families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the three earthquakes that hit Mindanao, reported Philippine News Agency. “Yes, we will help OFW families gravely affected by the earthquakes. We are just determining the number of OFW families affected,” OWWA […]

Pinoy guitarist in ICU undergoing dialysis, family asks for help

According to medical report, Carumba has been diagnosed with pneumonia infection. He is also undergoing dialysis due to complications of kidney failure.

PAL promo extended: All in fare BKK-MLA-BKK at 6,330 baht

Philippine Airlines’ October seat sale has been extended until November 15, 2019. PAL flies from Bangkok to Manila 21x weekly and Cebu 3x weekly. All fares start from: 6,330 baht (Bangkok – Manila)7,370 baht (Bangkok – Cebu)Book until November 15, 2019Travel until March 31, 2020Blackout Date: December 1-12, 2019 and January 1-5, 2020 For more information […]

Help Cotabato: Phuket-based OFW asks help for her town

Maan, a Filcom leader in Phuket, seeks help for her hometown who was ruined by the recent earthquakes.

“Dance to Help” organized for pinoy teacher’s long-term dialysis

Everyone is invited to join the “DANCE TO HELP” event on Sunday, November 3 at 6:00pm. Proceeds will go to Nunez’s dialysis and medications. Ticket costs 100 baht.

Thailand New Year’s holiday from Dec 28 to Jan 1

There will be five days of New Year’s holiday in Thailand.

DFA Advisory: Extension of ePassport validity no longer allowed

Here is a new advisory from the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on the extension of ePassport validity.

Immigration requires retirement visa applicants to have health insurance starting Oct 31

According to the new order, applicants are required to have 40,000 baht outpatient coverage and 400,000 baht inpatient coverage.

Philippine Embassy releases November 2019 schedule

The Philippine Embassy will be closed on November 1  and 4 as announced on the Embassy Facebook page.  “Clients are hereby advised that the Embassy will be closed on the following days,” the announcement said. Friday, 01 November 2019, All Saint’s Day (CLOSED)Monday, 04 November 2019, Special Public Holiday (CLOSED) “The Consular Section of the […]

Hello, Love, Goodbye showing in Bangkok on November 7 & 14

The Philippines’ highest grossing film of all time will be screened in Bangkok cinemas on November 7 & 14.

Vlog: Filpinos watching Thai movie “Khun Phaen Begins”

How long have you been living in Thailand? During those times, have you experienced watching a Thai movie in a cinema? In this vlog, Jomar Chasing Moments shares his experience watching Thai movie ขุนแผนฟ้าฟื้น (Khun Phaen Begins) at Siam Paragon in central Bangkok.  Vlogger Jomar Villasencio along with his friends also gave a review about […]

Benefits of voluntary SSS member

Who can become a voluntary SSS member? Any Filipino can become a voluntary SSS member – whether you’re working for the government, the informal sector, or as an OFW. Because of the Kasambahay Law, employers of household service workers are also required to pay for their house help’s SSS contributions. Even self-employed and unemployed people […]